- Spending time with my family, 2 step children of 10 and 11, daughter of 2 in November
- Keen sportsman, play cricket for Ludlow Cricket Club
- Enjoy keeping fit
- Enjoy cooking
- Like dog walking
Luke Palmer
Ludlow,Shropshire
Summary
Dedicated Class Teacher with strengths in student engagement and inclusive education. Inspires learning through dynamic lesson planning and effective behaviour management. Establishes strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Class Teacher
Kingsland CofE Primary School
, Herefordshire
2026.01 - 2026.08
- Assessed, recorded and reported on progress of students to help achievement of learning goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavioural issues.
- Managed classroom behaviour by applying effective strategies for promoting discipline and respect.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, interests, and abilities, promoting inclusive education.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilising variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with national curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Inspired pupils by delivering fun and exciting lessons, leading to increased engagement.
Class Teacher
St Lawrence Cof E Primary School
Lechlade, Gloucestershire
2018.09 - 2025.12
- Organised field trips and educational visits that complemented classroom learning, providing real-world connections.
- Organised and led educational field trips to complement classroom learning.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with National Curriculum standards.
- Led extracurricular activities, clubs, and societies, encouraging student participation and developing talents beyond the curriculum.
- Attended PTA events to establish rapport with parents and teachers.
- Utilised excellent curriculum knowledge to encourage, engage and inspire pupils to achieve learning goals.
- Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators to improve teaching quality.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to achieve universal success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Teaching in Physical Education
Plymouth University
Plymouth2016-01
Higher National Diploma - Excellence and Performance in Sport
Hartpury College
Gloucestershire2008-01
GCSEs - GCSES
Wycliffe College
Gloucestershire2006-01
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Curriculum design
- Parent engagement
- Extracurricular coordination
- Behaviour management
Interests
Timeline
Class Teacher
Kingsland CofE Primary School
2026.01 - 2026.08
Class Teacher
St Lawrence Cof E Primary School
2018.09 - 2025.12
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Teaching in Physical Education
Plymouth University
Higher National Diploma - Excellence and Performance in Sport
Hartpury College
GCSEs - GCSES
Wycliffe College